57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Best Excavating Contractors in Shelby, NC (2026)
52 excavating contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Shelby: LDS Solutions LLC, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 52.
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Most-reviewed: Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup, 691 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 52 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
52 Shelby excavating contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 52 rated businesses.
Top 10 excavating contractors in Shelby at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LDS Solutions LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (14) | Shelby | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Red Letter Earthworks LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (14) | Shelby | Sat | — |
| 3 | Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 57 | 4.8★ (691) | Gastonia, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Greenpine Landscaping & Earth Works | 56 | 5.0★ (36) | Monroe, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | J&J Land Services | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | Kings Mountain, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Williams Septic & Grading | 55 | 5.0★ (12) | Morganton, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | High-Grade Expert Solutions LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (10) | Forest City, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Carson & Son Construction Co | 55 | 4.7★ (3) | Shelby | — | — |
| 9 | Willis Landscape & Construction | 54 | 4.0★ (3) | Shelby | — | — |
| 10 | H & R Landscaping & Grading | 54 | 5.0★ (24) | Forest City, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 52 best excavating contractors in Shelby, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Shelby
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gastonia, 19 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 691 Google reviews, the most in Shelby.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monroe, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kings Mountain, 17 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 21 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest City, 13 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelby
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Shelby
54/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Forest City, 23 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelby
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 24 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnton, 20 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelby
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 21 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Septic system service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kings Mountain, 16 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnton, 9 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Shelby
52/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelby
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clover, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnton, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnton, 20 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Forest City, 16 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelby
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bessemer City, 20 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Excavating contractors ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 52 ranked excavating contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Shelby
20 more excavating contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Excavating, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 18 mi |
| Butler Brothers Backhoe Services | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Cedar Hill Grading, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Cloninger's Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Hahn Excavation and Grading | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Hawkins Grading LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Shelby |
| J & A Hauling | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| J&L Grading And Clearing LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Landjack LLC | In Shelby | |
| Last Chance Tree, Grading & Septic Tank Service LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| M&A Tree Service | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Power Grading LLC | 3.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Quality Excavation Services | In Shelby | |
| Sain Grading & Backhoe Services | In Shelby | |
| Sisk Landscape and Grading Co. | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Sparks Grading & Excavating | 1.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Tall Pines Corporation Grading Excavation Land Clearing and Hauling | In Shelby | |
| TSFX Excavation | In Shelby | |
| Turnage Construction & Services | In Shelby | |
| WL Excavation LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
How we ranked Shelby excavating contractors
We scored 52 Shelby excavating contractors on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 3, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Shelby data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Excavating contractors in Shelby: frequently asked questions
Who is the best excavating contractor in Shelby?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked excavating contractor in Shelby, NC is LDS Solutions LLC with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Red Letter Earthworks LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3) follow. We ranked 52 excavating contractors on ten factors, last updated November 3, 2026.
How many excavating contractors are there in Shelby?
ContractorsRanked ranks 52 excavating contractors serving Shelby, NC. 13 of them are based in Shelby; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which excavating contractors in Shelby are open 24/7?
10 ranked excavating contractors in Shelby post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3), J&J Land Services (#5) and Williams Septic & Grading (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which excavating contractors in Shelby work on weekends?
28 of 52 ranked excavating contractors post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are LDS Solutions LLC (#1), Red Letter Earthworks LLC (#2) and Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Shelby excavating contractors have?
The median Google rating among 52 rated excavating contractors in Shelby is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup has the most, 691 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank excavating contractors?
Each excavating contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do excavating contractors outside Shelby count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Shelby city center, our service radius for excavating contractors. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can excavating contractors pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Shelby
- November 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 52 excavating contractors serving Shelby.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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